Learn the Issues
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NPDES Stormwater Permit Program in New England
Information and documents for the NPDES Stormwater Permit Program in New England
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Social Media QA/QC Checklist
Review the quality control checklist for social media managers at EPA.
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تحدي الهواء النقي في المباني
Arabic translation of Clean Air in Buildings Challenge
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Обеспечение чистого воздуха в зданиях
Russian translation of Clean Air in Buildings Challenge
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EPA Mid-Atlantic Success Stories
Stories of success in Region 3
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Designing Green School Grounds
EPA is helping Newport News, Virginia take steps to prevent flooding and control stormwater on school grounds – part of an overall effort by government agencies and other partners to address the city’s revitalization needs.
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Resources for Refrigerant Choices
Information about the phaseout of ozone-depleting substances for homeowners and consumers.
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Will EPA conduct sampling in local parks in the Norwood community?
EPA will sample Norwood Park because of its close proximity to the Old Norwood Dump and Norwood Landfill. There is no current information that would warrant sampling in other parks.
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What is the geographic definition of the Norwood Landfill Site?
The Norwood Landfill Site consists of multiple areas, including the Old Norwood Dump, the Norwood Landfill, and the Winona Homes Neighborhood. Based upon EPA’s extensive historical research which includes historical aerial photos, newspaper archives from the late 1950’s through the mid-1960’s, historic Norwood Borough Council meeting minutes from the late…
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Is there a Pennsylvania registry that tracks non-cancer diseases or immunological disorders?
PADOH and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services do not have a registry for multiple sclerosis (MS), MS-related diseases or immunologic disorders. Despite extensive research on the mechanisms of MS development and progress, the exact mechanism is not known and there are no definitive studies to show causation…
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Why has it taken EPA so long to fully define the physical boundaries of the Norwood Landfill site?
EPA did not conduct extensive historical research during the initial investigations in 2017 and 2018. EPA’s previous investigations were based on community request for an assessment of the Norwood Landfill. There was sufficient evidence at that time to move forward with sampling the areas specified by the community without conducting…
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Magnificent Ground Water Connection
A compilation of some of the best ground water-related activities from previously existing curricula, seasoned with a collection of original materials and geared specifically to New England.
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Threats to Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. This web site describes the importance of coral reefs, threats to them, and ongoing efforts to protect them.
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Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap
Water Infrastructure - Closing America's Wastewater Access Gap Pilot
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CADDIS Volume 4: Data Analysis
CADDIS Volume 4 introduction -- Learn more about different analytical techniques that can be used to generate and evaluate evidence in causal assessments.
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CADDIS Volume 3: Examples and Applications
Landing page for CADDIS Volume 3 content
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A Compendium of U.S. Wastewater Surveillance to Support COVID-19 Public Health Response
In September 2021, EPA released A Compendium of U.S. Wastewater Surveillance to Support COVID-19 Public Health Response.
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Water Utility Workforce Case Studies
As a key element of the Water Workforce Initiative, EPA developed a compendium of Case Studies describing how nine utilities across the country are taking innovative steps to implement workforce programs.
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Visibility in Parks and Wilderness Areas
Visibility in Parks and Wilderness Areas
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EPA Participation in the Smart Growth Network
This page contains links to the Smart Growth Network partners' websites.